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  • How Dangerous Are Spiro Electric Motorcycles?

    How Dangerous Are Spiro Electric Motorcycles?

    Government bodies, including the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM), have stated that they are closely watching the issues raised by users of Spiro electric motorcycles, after recent reports about battery problems and maintenance…

  • What is Japan’s AI Librarian Technology?

    What is Japan’s AI Librarian Technology?

    Patrons visiting a specific library in Tokyo were welcomed by a sign that stated, “Try the ‘AI (artificial intelligence) librarian!’” But what exactly is an AI librarian? Library staff are responsible for gathering, arranging,…

  • Podcast English World Episode 123: Where Do You Get Your News?

    Podcast English World Episode 123: Where Do You Get Your News?

    Where do you obtain your news? Kyodo News journalists Eduardo Martinez, Ellessa Yamada, and Keinosuke Taga talk about the evolving media environment. Listen as they express their views on how online access has exceeded…

  • Bodies of Russian Crypto Tycoon and Wife Discovered in Dubai Desert

    Bodies of Russian Crypto Tycoon and Wife Discovered in Dubai Desert

    The corpses of Russian cryptocurrency billionaireRoman Novakand his wife, Anna, were discovered in pieces and buried in the desert close to Dubai. The couple was found a month following their disappearance in early October…

  • NCC strengthens internet rules to enhance cybersecurity and safeguard users

    NCC strengthens internet rules to enhance cybersecurity and safeguard users

    The Nigerian Communications Commission announced on Tuesday that it is updating important regulatory documents regulating Nigeria’s telecommunications sector to tackle new challenges in the digital environment and ensure that service providers adhere to more…

  • Namibia and Netherlands Launch 50MW Solar Project in Omaheke Region

    Namibia, together with TerraWatt, a Dutch firm, officially started construction on a 50-megawatt solar initiative at Astra farm in the Omaheke area last Friday. During the inauguration event, Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines, and…

  • E-commerce Group Considers New Duty Rules

    E-commerce Group Considers New Duty Rules

    There are two perspectives regarding the Customs Department’s readiness for implementing import taxes on items worth under 1,500 baht starting January 1, 2026, as stated by Kulthirath Pakawachkrilers, head of the Thai e-Commerce Association.…

  • Binance Unit Seeks TouristDigiPay Partnerships

    Binance Unit Seeks TouristDigiPay Partnerships

    The Thai branch of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, is looking for local collaborators as the company aims to join TouristDigiPay, a regulatory sandbox initiative that enables international visitors to convert digital currencies…

  • Gemini AI Boosts Google Maps Navigation

    Gemini AI Boosts Google Maps Navigation

    Google is incorporating its cutting-edge Gemini AI into Google Maps to enhance navigation precision and introduce functionalities such as a personalized co-pilot. This feature incorporates Gemini into the Navigation system, allowing voice commands for…